Burton goalkeeper charged because of an alleged bite on Peterborough United’s Sammie Szmodics
A Football Association citation issued today (March 3) read: ‘It is alleged that the goalkeeper’s behaviour during the 44th minute of the EFL League One fixture against Peterborough United FC on Saturday 29 February amounts to violent and/or improper conduct.’
It’s believed the incident at the Pirelli Stadium occured at a corner with allegations O’Hara bit the arm of on-loan Posh forward Sammie Szmodics.
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Hide AdSzmodics was seen complaining to referee Brett Huxtable, but no action was taken at the time.
It’s understood Posh did not make an official complaint, but there was a photograph circulating at half-time on Saturday which appeared to show the incident.
O’Hara has until Friday 6 March 2020 to respond.